Core Values
Core Values
Temple Shir Tikvah (Song of Hope) Core Values: A Living Document
(Last updated July 2018)
Temple Shir Tikvah:
Provides a Safe, Welcoming, Inclusive and Caring, Reform Jewish Community
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All our members, Jewish and not, are equal parts of our community
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A desire to live within a Jewish community comes in many forms and we strive to meet that diversity
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We value creative and personalized ways of making life cycle events meaningful
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We encourage active participation in all aspects of our community
Fosters Spiritual Growth
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Music is an essential vehicle for our spiritual engagement and growth
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Our relationships with God, prayer, liberal Jewish tradition, spirituality and Israel come in many shapes - there is no single “right way”
Encourages Education for All Ages
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We provide all children with tools for creating an authentic and joyful Jewish life
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We provide a varied and robust program of learning opportunities for all ages
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We acknowledge that we all learn differently, both from experts and from each other
Promotes Tikkun Olam (making the world a better place) and Social Justice
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We create many varied opportunities to act with loving-kindness and to alleviate hardship both within our community and beyond
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We value our partnerships with many social justice organizations
Nurtures and Supports Relationships
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We develop meaningful relationships by telling our stories and listening to each other
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We form connections through our social and spiritual engagements that often develop into lifelong friendships and group affinities
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Our life cycle events are one of the many ways we help each other through joyful and difficult times
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9 Sh'vat 5781
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